HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/981519-hw-holdings-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:25 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
H&W HOLDINGS LLC
Doing business as BEST SPECIALIZED
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC416504
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Phone number shared with 5 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (800) 849-1818, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC416504.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC416504 | — | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy BST 8199993 00 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC416504 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 108447427 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Mar 3, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
40 of 159 · Ohio avg 21.7%
2 of 278 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | MI | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 3, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | MD | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | TN | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 24, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | NY | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2026 | IN | 2 | 4 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,511 vehicle and 182,282 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
137 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 46 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 209 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 91 | 44 | 66.4% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | 17.5% | 18.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 19 | 0 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 2.2% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 5 | 5 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 5 | 4 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3II | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 4 | 4 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 4 | 4 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 4 | 4 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Arcola, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Goshen (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Symmes Twp, IL | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Chattanooga, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Beckley, WV | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Mcarthur (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Bloomfield (Township Of), OH | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 981519 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC416504 |
| Legal name | H&W HOLDINGS LLC |
| DBA name | BEST SPECIALIZED |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 94 |
| Drivers | 107 |
| Annual mileage | 6,675,683 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 11, 2013) |
| USDOT number added | Oct 2, 2001 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 18, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsChemicalsBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC416504: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC416504: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about H&W HOLDINGS LLC
Is H&W HOLDINGS LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. H&W HOLDINGS LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does H&W HOLDINGS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC416504: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about H&W HOLDINGS LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking H&W HOLDINGS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 981519. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (800) 849-1818, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC416504, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (800) 849-1818
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEST DEDICATED LLC Review Carrier & broker |
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| BEST CARTAGE INC Review Carrier & broker |
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| REICH LOGISTIC SERVICES INC Review Broker · DBA BEST LOGISTIC SERVICES |
Kernersville, NC | 2044936 | MC187921 | — | Active Current · Motus |
| BEST CONSOLIDATED LOGISTICS LLC High risk Carrier · DBA C & S CARPET LOGISTICS |
Kernersville, NC | 2232911 | MC499360 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| BEST CONSOLIDATED LOGISTICS LLC High risk Carrier |
Kernersville, NC | 2959046 | MC3588 | 0 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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